21. Haz-Mat Day in Goodhue, MN

Goodhue County (MN) sponsors several Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) free collection days at various sites around this region.  This is an agricultural county (corn & soy beans) dotted with charming small towns and industrious folks.  We took advantage of this service one gray day last month and drove to the town of Goodhue.   It only took about an hour to load up the car, drop off the old paint, and return home. Easy. 
One major benefit of diverting hazardous wastes from landfills is to keep underground water cleaner for all life.